Photograph-frame



' (No Model.) G. W. GILBERT.

PHOTOGRAPH FRAME.

Patented Nov. 26, 1889.

F 11H akl Tn eglr UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE W. GILBERT, OF KENDALLVILLE, INDIANA.

PHOTOGRAPH-FRAME.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 415,713, dated November 26, 1889. 7 Application filed July 16, 1889. Serial No. 317,690- (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE W. GILBERT, a citizen of the United States, residing at Kendallville, in the county of Noble and State of Indiana, have invented a new and useful Photograph-Frame, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in photograph-frames; and it consists in certain novel features hereinafter described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figures 1 and 2 are elevations looking at opposite sides of the frame. Fig. 3 is an edge View of the same. Fig. at is a sectional View thereof.

In carrying out my invention I employ the wide side strips A and the narrow partitionstrips B, which are formed from molding of any desired pattern and may be in any desired size. These strips are divided into sections 0, and the said sections are connected by the clamps D, which serve to give the frame an ornamental appearance, and also to hide the seams between the adjacent edges of the sections. The corner clamps are L- shaped,so as to fit on the meeting side strips, while the clamps which connect the partition-strips are X-shaped, or in the form of a cross, and have their arms properly formed to fit snugly around the strips and securely fasten the same together. The clamps which connect the partition-strips to the side strips have a wide base portion to cover the seams in the side strips, and are also provided with an extended socket portion which fits snugly around the partition-strip, as clearly shown. To the rear sides of the side strips and the partition-strip I secure the picture-fastening strips E, which are also made in sections and are arranged so as to break joints with the outer strips, so as to increase the strength of the frame. These picture-securing strips are fastened to the partition and side strips by screws and bolts, as will be readily understood on reference to the drawings, and the break-joint arrangement is effected at the corners of the frame by the triangular blocks F, as clearly shown.

The pictures are secured in the frame by having their edges inserted between the fastening-strips and the side and partition strips,

and the fastening-strips are then secured in place. After all of the spaces in the frame have been filled the frame can be enlarged by removing the side strips at one side or end of the frame, adding other partition strips, and then replacing the side strips, as will be readily understood. The size and capacity of the frame can thus be increased or diminished at will, and owing to the sectional construction of the strips the adjustment of the frame can be effected very easily.

My improved frame will be found of especial benefit in framing groups and for the use of lodges and societies, and its advantages are thought to be obvious.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, 1s

1. A picture-frame consisting of the seetional side strips A, the partition -strips B, clamps connecting the sections of said strips, and the sectional picture-fastening strips secured to the rear sides of the strips A B and breaking joint therewith, as set forth:

2. A picture-frame consisting of the sectional side strips A, the sectional partitionstrips B, the multiple-armed clamps connecting the sections of said strips, the sectional picture-fastening strips secured to the rear sides of the strips A B and breaking joint therewith, and the triangular blocks F, secured to the corners of the side strips A, as set forth.

3. A picture-frame consisting of the side and partition strips made in sections, and fastening-strips secured to the rear sides of the side and partition strips, and also made in sections, the sections of the fastening,

strips being arranged to break joint with those of the partition and side strips, the sections of the partition and side strips being connected together by clamps, as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto aflixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE IV. GILBERT. Witnesses:

W. S. OSBORNE, J. D. RENIoK. 

